Reminiscence (Remembering You)

For many nights I've kept it in
All the pain stored deep within
I've wanted you to be with me
But I just had to let it be
I wouldn't want to lose you
But I'd wait if I had to

I've seen you leave out of my life
I've felt much pain cut like a knife
But now you're back, please stay with me
I am much more than you may see
When you need a friend, I am here
When I am with you, have no fear

Not many people know me so well
Most of them just curse me to hell
I can endure whatever's thrown
But I can't stand being alone
I need your love, a hand to hold
Please let our destiny unfold

If love can do such wond'rous things
Can it make men feel like kings?
I don't think so for they have failed
To reach the joy they have impaled
Such pain is felt by those who do
Of course I know, I've felt it too

Some people say I'm full of charm
But others say I'd just cause harm
Just take my hand and walk with me
Please don't say you'd leave me be

You know that what I say is true
And I would never lie to you
It isn't good to lie for love
My soul is pure, just like a dove
Its cage is here up in a tree
Waiting for you to set it free

You may not think that I'm the one
But love me soon or I'll be gone
You might regret what you didn't do
That's when you'll know you loved me too

Love can shape up or break a man
Nothing cures better than love can
They say I'm soft, that may be true
But I'd defend my love for you
Though I'm not so sure that I can
So I'll just be the boy I am
Since life is short I waste no time
And loving you isn't a crime

This'll end from where it begins
For many nights I've kept it in...